1,1,3,5,5-Pentamethyl-1,5-bis(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexyl)trisiloxane belongs to the organosilicon compounds, a subclass of organometalloid compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 686.60 g/mol, 1,1,3,5,5-Pentamethyl-1,5-bis(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexyl)trisiloxane is a heavy molecule. It is characterized by the chemical formula C17H24F18O2Si3.
This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other item. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. It is also utilized in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Furthermore, it is used as a lubricant in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, with one additional sector also recorded. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include inhalation, oral, and touch.
